Davis Cup big challenge after first-day setbacks
New Zealand are in a perilous position in their Davis Cup tie against South Korea, losing both rubbers on the opening day in Rhode Island, US. New Zealand No 1 Rubin Statham lost to Nam Jisung 6-2 6-2 in the opening rubber, while Finn Reynolds went down to South Korea’s top player Kwon Soonwoo 7-6 6-3. For New Zealand to win the tie, they will need to win all three rubbers today.
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